1990 MERCURY Sable

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

7 Recalls for 1990 MERCURY Sable

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-12-16 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

1994-11-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.

Remedy:

MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.

1992-08-17 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THREE WAYS. FIRST, A FASTENED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTS FROM INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUCKLE EJECTOR FINGER AND THE BUCKLE TONGUE WINDOW. THE SECOND DEFECT IS THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT LATCH. THE THIRD POSSIBLE DEFECT IS THAT THE TONGUE MAY BE RETAINED BY THE BUCKLE, BUT IT MAY NOT BE LATCHED SUFFICIENTLY TO PROVIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Remedy:

FORD WILL REPLACE THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH END RELEASE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES DESIGNED TO PREVENT LATCH PROBLEMS.

1992-05-11 WHEELS

CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.

Remedy:

REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.

1989-10-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.

Remedy:

REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.

1991-08-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.

Remedy:

REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

1990-10-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Remedy:

REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 MERCURY Sable

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205 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 MERCURY Sable

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Date Component  
1998-05-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 535074
2010-02-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10310885
2008-07-21 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10235195
2008-04-21 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10225219
2005-03-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10114650
2004-08-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10082085
2003-06-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10022034
2002-07-16 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 8014009
2002-07-15 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 8013933
2002-01-02 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8001362
2006-12-05 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10175200
1996-07-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 987048
1996-05-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 984723
1996-06-20 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 985944
1996-07-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 985456
1996-05-30 STEERING:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 985029
1996-07-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 987128
1996-10-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 986256
1996-01-25 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 978245
1996-02-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 979581
1996-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 983376
1996-03-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 981092
1996-04-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 982172
1995-12-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 975867
1995-10-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 973832
1995-10-13 STEERING:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 973361
1995-10-20 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 973699
1995-08-30 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 971324
1995-04-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 963298
1995-03-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 962772
1995-04-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 963910
1995-05-24 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 965923
1995-04-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 962935
1995-04-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 962935
1995-05-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 965032
1995-01-12 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 958611
1995-01-12 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 958611
1995-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 960877
1995-02-23 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 960434
1995-01-20 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 958970
1995-02-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 959830
1995-02-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 959830
1995-02-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 959830
1995-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 959830
1995-02-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 959830
2001-10-17 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 897852
1995-03-09 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 961595
1995-03-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 961595
1995-02-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 960198
1995-01-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 958330
2001-08-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 894220
2001-09-17 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 896423
2001-02-08 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 880136
2001-04-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 885432
2001-04-09 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 885384
2001-02-28 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 881695
2000-09-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 871035
2000-10-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 873360
2000-09-22 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 871237
2000-05-17 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 862027
2000-03-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 858836
1999-10-13 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 850592
1999-12-08 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 853862
1999-11-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 852276
1999-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 844841
1999-09-02 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 846511
1999-08-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 845464
1999-09-07 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 847057
1999-04-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 835860
1999-04-05 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 836499
1999-04-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | WHEELS
ODI Number: 836781
1999-03-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 835724
1999-04-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 836715
1998-12-11 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 832217
1999-02-17 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 834901
1998-10-29 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 829723
1999-01-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 833415
1998-11-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 830026
1998-11-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 830023
1998-11-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 830022
1998-11-03 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 830021
1998-11-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 830020
1998-11-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 830013
1998-11-18 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 831036
1999-01-29 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 834279
1998-09-21 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 828068
1998-05-28 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 823741
1997-08-08 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 814280
1997-05-30 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 812614
1997-08-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 815052
1997-06-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 813016
1997-10-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 817150
1997-10-23 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 817434
1997-06-05 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 812804
1997-04-03 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 810670
1997-01-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 807947
1997-03-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 807898
1997-03-11 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 809808
1997-01-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 808439
1997-02-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 808802
1997-01-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 808368
1996-11-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 804529
1996-11-26 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 805581
1996-11-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 804782
1996-08-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 800945
1996-09-11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 802254
1996-09-11 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 802213
1996-10-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 802601
1996-12-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 805033
1996-11-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 803422
1998-10-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 781254
1998-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 781254
1998-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 781253
2001-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 748186
2001-02-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 741711
2000-08-02 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 726423
2000-08-08 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 726964
2000-07-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 724973
2000-06-14 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 724015
2000-05-25 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 723201
2000-04-26 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 721969
2000-03-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 719723
2000-03-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 719680
1999-10-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 714096
1999-08-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 710655
1999-02-26 STEERING:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 703781
1999-02-27 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 703819
1999-01-27 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 702643
1999-02-12 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 703213
1996-09-17 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 605944
1998-06-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 604710
1997-10-15 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 604634
1996-11-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 601864
1996-11-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 602278
1997-02-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 546666
1999-08-03 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 547664
1999-03-02 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 544226
1999-03-02 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 544226
1999-03-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 544226
1999-02-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 543822
1999-02-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 543822
1999-02-09 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
ODI Number: 543822
1999-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 543822
1998-09-29 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 541118
1998-10-30 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 542360
1998-07-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 537561
1998-06-30 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 538757
1998-07-10 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 538129
1998-05-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 535074
1998-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 531165
1998-01-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 528281
1997-12-15 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 526165
1997-12-15 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 526165
1997-12-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 523321
1997-10-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 523648
1997-05-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 517129
1997-05-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 517129
1997-04-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 516822
1996-02-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 515024
1996-02-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 515024
1997-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 515724
1997-03-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 515724
1996-12-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 512456
1996-12-16 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 512608
1996-12-04 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 512193
1997-04-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 514159
1997-01-28 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 514292
1997-01-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 514292
1995-09-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 514042
1995-09-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
ODI Number: 514042
1997-10-15 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 513684
1996-12-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 512979
1996-10-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 510249
1996-08-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 507926
1996-08-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 507456
1994-10-07 STEERING:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 475045
1994-08-29 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 472740
1995-01-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 480755
1995-01-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 480755
1995-01-20 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 480755
1995-01-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 480755
1995-01-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 480690
1995-01-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 480690
1995-01-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 479610
1995-02-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 481274
1995-02-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 481274
1995-09-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 488945
1995-12-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 500188
1995-05-19 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 486502
1995-05-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 486502
1996-03-04 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 503509
1996-02-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 503716
1996-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 504301
1996-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 505538
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11 Investigations for 1990 MERCURY Sable

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1992-02-04 1992-06-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1995-08-08 1995-08-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1993-12-02 1994-06-30 SUSPENSION
1993-07-15 1993-11-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
1994-02-16 1995-02-27 STEERING
1991-10-28 1992-05-21 STRUCTURE
1990-09-28 1991-09-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1993-06-15 1994-02-16 STEERING
1992-04-27 1992-08-31 STEERING
1991-08-01 1991-10-28 STRUCTURE
1992-11-30 1993-06-30 STRUCTURE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

58 Service Alerts for 1990 MERCURY Sable

Date Description
1997-03-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-17 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

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1999-05-03 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-11-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

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2000-01-10 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

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1998-03-02 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

CONCERNS WITH COOLANT MAY LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKETS AND / OR THE VEHICLE MAY OVERHEAT. *YC

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1998-03-02 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

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1998-04-13 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

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1998-04-27 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

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1997-02-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRP” OR “SQUEAK” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

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1995-02-01 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

VEHICLES MAY BE RELEASING EXHAUST EMISSIONS THAT EXCEED FEDERAL AND CANADAIAN STANDARDS. *TW

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1996-11-18 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

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1997-01-02 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

SOME POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN AND SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED FOR SERVICE. *JD

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1998-03-18 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC

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1998-04-01 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC

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1999-03-01 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT

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1999-03-01 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT

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1997-11-10 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

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2001-06-25 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

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2001-06-25 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS.

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1998-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING THE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REVISED HEADGASKET FOR COOLANT LOSS CONDITIONS ON SOME ENGINES. *TT

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1995-10-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

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1995-03-01 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

CHIRP OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW

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1995-04-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

UNKNOWN

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1995-04-01 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UNKNOWN

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1995-04-01 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN

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1995-04-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

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1995-04-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UNKNOWN

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1995-04-01 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

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1998-04-13 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

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1999-07-26 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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1995-03-01 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR. *TW

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1995-03-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

REVISED CALIBRATION IN POWER CONTROL MODULE. *TW

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1995-03-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

PREMATURE WEAR ON INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY REAR CAMBER AND TOE SETTINGS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. *TW

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1995-02-01 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW

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1998-05-27 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC

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1996-11-18 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1999-09-06 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

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1998-04-13 190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

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1997-01-02 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD

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1995-07-01 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

THE TORQUE CONVERTER IDENTIFICATION CODES HAVE BEEN REVISED AS OF 3/1/95. *SD

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1995-07-01 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

TEMPERATURE GAUGE – FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD

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2002-05-27 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

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1995-01-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME AXOD CHAIN COVERS WERE OVERDRILLED IN THE OVERDRIVE SERVO APPLY CIRCUIT, CAUSING THE OVERDRIVE BAND TO BE APPLIED AT ALL TIMES. *TW

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1999-03-01 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT

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1996-10-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT

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1995-02-01 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT – UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW

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1996-10-21 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW

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1997-03-03 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

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2001-08-06 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

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1999-06-14 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT

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1998-03-30 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

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1995-09-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE A ‘GRUNT’ AND/OR ‘GROAN’ NOISE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HYDRAULIC FLUID MOVEMENT WITHIN THE POWER STEERING RACK.

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1995-03-01 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW

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1998-03-18 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

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1996-12-16 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1996-10-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT

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1995-05-01 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

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1990 MERCURY Sable

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